Running backwards is a great drill, most people do it incorrectly though. One needs to make sure that they are getting a nice elliptical sort of motion with the legs, driving the heel straight back and circling through. If you were to record yourself running backwards, then play that clip backwards, it should look like you are just running with a super long stride.
They key thing she said to me was at 2:02 till 2:15...all of the form stuff when doing these drills comes in time but most runners forget an easy basic as they get tired or in a "trance": keep your eyes and head up...not far back, just level...she is super smart, and really it is the basics that make her such a great runner!
Oh, I wouldn't worry about that. I do drills outside all the time and inside our student rec center. I get a few weird looks every once in a while when I am outside, but no one really seems to judge too much. Honestly, the most common reaction I get from people is for them to come up and ask me if I am on the track team. If I were you, just go out there with a boss look on your face and act like what you are doing is part of every day life... It kind of is.
Thank Lauren! I'll give these a go. I jog with a little occasional sprinting, and tend to have tight piriformis and IT bands, which I think is due to form so I'm hoping this will help. Your thoughts?
Hi, I was wondering, how many times a week would you do this for and how long for each session. Also would this be good for longer distances such as 15 to 21 km's.
Yeah, what does she know....she's only the ....2006 USA Outdoor 5,000m Champion; 2005 USA Outdoors Champs 5,000m runner-up; 3-time NCAA 5,000m outdoor champion (01, 02, & 03); collegiate record holder in 5,000m; 15-time NCAA All-American ..... Sure seems like she is pretty clueless? What do you know wildkaos626?
16 years later and still using these drills for my athletes!
Running backwards is a great drill, most people do it incorrectly though. One needs to make sure that they are getting a nice elliptical sort of motion with the legs, driving the heel straight back and circling through. If you were to record yourself running backwards, then play that clip backwards, it should look like you are just running with a super long stride.
She does a couple of small things so beautifully. I love her instructions.
They key thing she said to me was at 2:02 till 2:15...all of the form stuff when doing these drills comes in time but most runners forget an easy basic as they get tired or in a "trance": keep your eyes and head up...not far back, just level...she is super smart, and really it is the basics that make her such a great runner!
Another great free resource. Thanks Lauren, Ironman Tom and UA-cam!
Oh, I wouldn't worry about that. I do drills outside all the time and inside our student rec center. I get a few weird looks every once in a while when I am outside, but no one really seems to judge too much. Honestly, the most common reaction I get from people is for them to come up and ask me if I am on the track team. If I were you, just go out there with a boss look on your face and act like what you are doing is part of every day life... It kind of is.
Excellent demonstration. Well done.
Thank Lauren! I'll give these a go. I jog with a little occasional sprinting, and tend to have tight piriformis and IT bands, which I think is due to form so I'm hoping this will help. Your thoughts?
@MichealWeather As an example, On a 25yd stretch I would do each drill down and back (50yds total) one time through before each workout.
Hey i like this kind of drills i think this really works in improving your speed in running
@ironmantom Don't forget she's the 2010 US champion at 5000 meters!
This is really good.
Wonderful! Our track team, Cougar Track Club, uses these drills in our warm-up routine.
@MichealWeather I would do these drills as part of a normal warm up routine. A few times per week for sure
thank you for the post... did these today and helped me with my run :)
Of course she looks like an athlete, she is Laruen Fleshman, probably done these drills a million times.
If you will...if there's B-skip, I assume there's skip A => there's only 2 skipping drills I know of.
Here is my little running video. I hope the ending puts a smile on your face?
Thanks uploader! gained much knowledge now :)
@ironmantom is it true eating a honeybun like snack 20 mins before a run would prevent losing muscle, and just lose fat
Thank you 4 sharing.
you have good quality moves. I run in a mountain, does this still work for me ?
nice last jump man thts up ther wiv the proffesionals keep it up!
will this get me faster?
Karaoke drill?
Hi, I was wondering, how many times a week would you do this for and how long for each session. Also would this be good for longer distances such as 15 to 21 km's.
I was wondering, should I do this before or after running? and how many reps should I do?
Oops, been doing butt kicks wrong my entire running career.
@TSBillards86 its Lauren Fleshman
what about running backwards, I do it often.
thanks for me motivation :). keep it up! :D
Great!!
nice drills lady:P
thx
this helps
I used to do running drills, then I took an arrow to the knee.
She is smoking hot and such a smooth, graceful athlete. (I'll be in my bunk)
@HouseofJello Nice Call!!
thx alot! this gonna help my kid smoke every one at little athletics! bwahahaha
super
hehehehe me too!
Yeah, what does she know....she's only the
....2006 USA Outdoor 5,000m Champion; 2005 USA Outdoors Champs 5,000m runner-up; 3-time NCAA 5,000m outdoor champion (01, 02, & 03); collegiate record holder in 5,000m; 15-time NCAA All-American .....
Sure seems like she is pretty clueless? What do you know wildkaos626?
@orbitar88 youre fucking hilarious
Sure he is entitled to his own opinion, but subjective criticism versus fact based results does not win this argument PixKidz!
is it just me or is running slowly turning into a dance...
I really want to try these but i'm afraid i'll look like a douche in the park :(
@cqy7lvxl I have always done them at about 25m
Not liiking the 2 minute dialogue followed by the 1.5 second example on the actual exercise we're supposed to be learning here. Thanks